The Middle East is defined as one of the world’s fastest-growing beauty markets, buoyed by strong purchasing power and high international brand engagement, but what names are ahead of the pack?
Colep, one of the industry’s leading consumer goods packaging and contract manufacturing companies, is ‘significantly expanding’ its liquids and creams capacity.
Exports account for nearly 20% of the hair care company’s business. And now Truss, like similar beauty brands in the region, is looking to reach more markets in the Middle East.
The Sweet Hair company out of São Paulo has begun implementing plans, expanding its sales and distribution to include five of countries in the region, as well as Morocco in North Africa.
Last year it was Brazil and this year the in-cosmetics event will have a country focus on Turkey and the Middle East, at the event on April 14-16 in Barcelona.
The public health department of Al Ain has launched an awareness campaign after a spate of illegal and dangerous cosmetics have been discovered on sale in salons.
The consumer packaging manufacturer has collaborated with United Arab Emirates based company, Scitra in a bid to cater to the high demand for aerosols in the region by ultimately establishing a closer relationship with these markets.
According to the most recent research from DMG events Middle East, one in every ten consumers in UAE are spending AED 60,000 (€12,500) a year on cosmetics, the equivalent of a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina or a small car.
All over the world men are paying more attention to how they look, with social status and changing lifestyles combined with increase expenditure boosting the men’s grooming products market, and the United Arab Emirates is no different.
The United Arab Emirates has notified the World Trade Organization's Committee of a new draft proposal on cosmetics regulation that contains a requirement for companies to label cosmetic products containing nanomaterials.
The colour cosmetics segment is expected to capitalise on the personal care glory as well as the booming retail industry in the United Arab Emirates and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 27.9 per cent during 2010-2015.
As recent market research perceives the United Arab Emirates cosmetics market as reaching as high as €104 million (Dh 514 million) by 2014, caviar is also noted as gaining momentum as a key skin care ingredient.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has looked to bolster its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by establishing a new subsidiary based on a joint venture with Al Naghi Group; a move which will create local jobs.
The United Arab Emirates has notified the World Trade Organization's Committee of a new draft proposal on perfume regulation in an effort, it says to get in line with global fragrance industry standards.
The cosmetics industry in Poland has been given increased importance and has been chosen as a key industry to promote the Polish economy to international markets, culminating in an international conference dedicated to discussing it this month.
The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has shipped its first consignment of ethanolamines and ethoxylates from its manufacturing plant in Jubail, making Saudi Arabia the first ever country in the Middle East to produce and market these advanced...
An increase in consumer demand for green and organic products has seen the natural cosmetics market in the Middle East grow 20 per cent in 2011, with the UAE market comprising the major portion of regional demand.
As the Middle Eastern cosmetics market experiences an upturn in fortunes, the skin care segment holds the largest growth potential, according to market analyst Euromonitor.
The Fragrance Foundation Arabia is attempting to capitalise on the interest in local brands from countries surrounding the UAE, as well as western markets.
Fragrance Foundation Arabia has announced the first annual FiFi fragrance awards for the United Arab Emirates will take place this year on 27 October 2010, two years after the regional arm of the global industry body was founded.
In order to help boost the industry knowledge of its members, Fragrance Foundation Arabia has signed an agreement with market research company, Euromonitor International.
The forthcoming Beautyworld Middle East event is set to capitalise on the fact that the market in the region is continuing to grow, its organiser claims.
Avon takes a new direction with healthcare foods in China, Swiss
Arabian Perfumes Group announces expansion plans in the Gulf and
Ineke perfume expands European distribution.
A leading Filipino personal care player has announced its aim to
expand further into international markets for natural-based
products; a move it hopes to fund through its share flotation.
Aiming to tap into India's booming cosmetics and personal products
market, Canadian firm Faces Cosmetics plans to set up a series
of stores across the country.
Latest market research suggests that the Middle Eastern market for
cosmetics and personal care products is set to experience major
growth this year as the region's economy and retailers continue to
experience significant growth.
International sales of Brazilian cosmetic products increased by 20
per cent in 2005 and plans are under way to increase international
distribution centers to meet further growth in the coming years.
